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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05
Bad News From The Mountains.
YELL, Hays Co., April 20, 'S'

1ELL, f1hyb TO-, dpth Eoi o.
An address was delivered in this place on
Saturday evening the 80 by Mr.. Williamson
in favor of prohibition which was listened of
with marked attention by those who had
the pleasure of hearing it. Opinion seems
about evenly divided for and against. At the
close a vote of thanks was accorded the
speaker. A committee was formed to for
ward interests of prohibition in the neigh
borhood. The weather still continue dry
and people generally are in desperate
plight, something must be done and done
soon, there beng neither corn or money
here.
Even the water question has become seri-
GUS within the last few days. The springs
and holes having been dried completely mp.
Nov is the time for those whom providence
has blessed with wealth to make q good use
of IT and earn the lasting gratitude Of peo.
ple now almost at their wits end. II can
not be possible that those who have the
power to help will shut their eyes and stop
their ears. The situation is dreadful TO con-
template for undera quiet exterior are deep
mutterings Of discomfort and IL Il continues
natience viii not mueh longer prove a virtue.
To add 10 the general despondeney no work
is 10 be obtained and those Who would lesve
for distant points have not the vbere-Tiih-
al TO 20. The stock on the range are
poorer nov than on the LIST March, and Of
hogs great hunters have already died.
The only biz of grim comfort ne get il IN
seeing Mr. Hugh OdOD's new house 60 mp
What a blessing 10 have rich relations % The
rieht stripe. The ret Of rs viii only need
coins soon. Wen nav SAY,
5SOh. the rarity q Christian charity
Unde- the sun
DKGTz's EEAp GSD \ BoSEa-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05
How San Marcos Lost Another Business.
To the Editor of the FREE PRESS.

Dear Sir.-Some three weeks ago 1 ar
rived in San Marcos fully prepared to open
O dry goods and clothing store in your en-
terprising city, but, after looking the field
over, was convinced that it would be sui
cidal for me to embark in trade in n place
where there is business house so disgust
ingly aggressive as one you have located in
your city. 1t is with surprise and chagrin
that noticed that this peculiar house is
steadily increasing its number of customers
day by day, by employing methods that
would make it very uncomfortable for me,
if were in the business here, just as it does
for competing establishments who are striy-
ing to combat the evil / refer to J. S. Xii
lian dealer in dry goods and clothing, South
east side Of the square, who sells suit of
clothing for $50 that is worth S32. 80, pants
for 80, worth s., and hats and caps and
rubber clothing at proportionately low rates
This town is no place for me, and the othei
fellows may as well pull out too.
Sorrowftlly yours,
HI. PHcE
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05
COrOnal Notes.
RY ULADN

A class in Surveying is to begin next
week.
W. ]. Joyce and Jennie Holland visited
the school last week.
The faculty of Coronal has been very in
dulgent this week. We suppose they are
happy over the rain.
A. g. Hamilton visited Austin this week.
A. Miles showed bis smiling countenance
within the precincts of our school Friday.
The two vocal classes now unite their
harmonious voices, in singing the chants and
and anthems for June,
N. H. Browne and ]. H. Ragsdale, two Of
the most popular members of the Senior
class, were missed from several Rotations
Monday and Tuesday.
The Trigonometry class now has its peace
disturbed by the prospects of a speedy writ
ten examination. Many fear that it will re-
suit in total defeat. Be calm, children.
compose yourselves. 'Even this will pass
away" Several boys were summoned to
move the pianos Monday evening prepare
tory to hard practice by music students, we
suppose,
Prof. Joe now can effort to be merry.
Miss Julia has made him present of her
latest a scene on our riverside.
MIR. French, our worthy teacher of modern
languages, has hidden alden to Texas, and
gone to dwell in the sunny land of Cali
fornia.
Our last months reports. ''loomed up"
great deal better than ever before. We
predict that the honor Roll will continue to
grow in length, until June.
Coronal was honored on Friday last by
visit from its last years valedictorian. Mr..
Walter Vest, and also Miss Mamie Franklin,
TIE Salutatorian. Members of the Algebra
Glass B., now spend their spare time and
talent on Olney's Elements of Plane Geome-
try.
How we envy those who have finished.
but, "none can cure their griefs by wailing
over them"
The Seniors, rs they near the close OF
their schooldays, begin to look with regret
on their coming emancipation, instead of
regarding it as a welcome relief from bond.
age. Yes, "Time knows not the weight OF
sleep or..weariness, ana nights deep darkness
has no chain to bind his hing pinions.
On, still on, he rushes and forever" Only
five short weeks remain and the halls,
which know us now will know us no more.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05
Rain at Last.

On Monday afternoon and night we were
favored with the best rain we have had for
some six months, wetting the parched earth
TO depth of some six inches, and making
all hearts glad and thankful. It's timely adj
vent revives hope of a fair corn crop, good
cotton crop, plenty of grass for the starv-
ing stock, an abundance of sorghum for
feed next winter. AL this however, is bas-
ed on the prospect of further seasonable
rains.
By our exchanges we learn that heavy
rains prevailed at the same time through
out Northwestern and Central Texas, while
farther west there was less than prevailed
here.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05
To Those Who Owe Us.

One of our weak points, as our FRIENDS
have no doubt long since found out, is the
lack of ..due diligence" in making collec-
t;ons. Hence there is lots of money due us
on subscription and other accounts whioh
we need to pay printers, paper bills etc.
We mention this fact by way OF reminder
10 all who can without inconvenience pay
us their several small accounts, (and
we are well aware there are many such on
our list), to hand over or remit the same
without waiting for the bills we may find
it expedient to send later.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05
Tn Aid OfThe Needy.

There will be a grand concert given We'd
nesday 18th for the benefit Of the poor.
The receipts viii be distributed by a CON-
mittee Of ten, comprising some Of our most
influential citizens viz Dr. Beall. Miss Carrie
Franklin. Mr.. r Byrne. Mr.. J. W Dan
forth. Mr. Ed. J. L Green, Mr.. d. A.
Glover. Mr. B. Pitrhford, Rev. Beverly,
d. P. Hopkins and wm- Gisssu-
Tie very best talent Of our music loving
village vii participate; no critics VII Be
hs-rrd out. Tickets for sale at Rayonlds A
Daniels. reserved seats - cts general sdnis-
son % cents.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05
The DeIinauent Tax List

Appears in the present issue of the FREE
Press. In this connection it is proper for
us to state, that for three years past the list
has been sent to nominal newspapers OF not
half the circulation of ours, in disregard OF
the spirit of the law on the subject and the
rights and interests of the taxpayers whose
property was advertised, among whom
there was general complaint that they were
not made aware Of the matter until after the
same had been sold. This course was pur-
sued in order to punish the editor for pre-
suming to discuss the public affairs OF the
county in the interest of the people general
". And we are credibly informed that
members of the little ring about the county
seat, who are hostile to an independent
newspaper, made strenuous efforts this year
to secure a continuance of this proscrirtlve
line of policy against us.
We invite the attention of the honest
people of the county to these facts, and be-
iieve they will administer proper rebuke
to this sort of petty prescription and IN,
tolerance by standing more firmly and
unitedly by their old friend, the FREE PRESS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

We wrote notice for our last of the Bap-
tist entertainment of last week at Harper
Hall, but il was overlooked by the printers.
1t was we'll attended and satisfactory. Some
1926 was received, which, considering that
the admission was fixed at the low rate of
25 cents was as good as could have been ex-
pected, As heretofore stated, it is 20 be
applied towards fencing the church.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

We have heard more than one good
Christian woman give utterance to the SON.
timent that at time like this of so much
destitution and suffering at home, oil col
lections for missionary purposes abroad
should be suspended. Also all festivals
save in aid of the needy.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05
KENNEDY JUNCTION.

Karnes Co. Tex May 'S7.-One and half
or two in. rain last night, this insures better
grass and will do corn for say 10 or Is days.
But little cotton here. corn was suffering very
much and is one to six feet high, prospect
for more rain to-day. Is. ID.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05
Religions Notice.

Mn EDIToR-wil you please say IN your
paper. that Maj. BlAntou q Nashville 1eun-,
VIII cornmsncs q ssr1es q religious services
y TIE Methodist Church On the 18th All
are cordisIly s1vitsd - Attsod, and co
oV.srzss With us N working for The saivziion
IL ssuls- ". II Il BIsss.
Nay. 8 ~
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05
Notice 70 Water Consumers.

On and after this date the use Of bose.
except for FIRE purposes l. strictly prohibi-
ted sitter O'Clock p m, and uoder no cir
eurnStancss must hydrants be opened and
allowed 10 run during the night. COusum.
ers violAting the above VII b cut Of.
Saw NEnoos WaTER Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05
For Sale.

NV residence in San Marcos, consisting of
two large lots with improvements. The
whole will be sold together, or the lots sep
arately, TO suit purchasers. Call on or adj
dress /. G. WoorToS,
iune I7tf San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05
Prohibition Meeting.

Elder Williamson, our county canvasser
for prohibition, will speak ut the court
house tomorrow friday night. All are
invited, the ladies especially. After the
address Prohibition club will be organic
ed
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

MOTHERS.-Sare yourselves hbor and
aoovzuoss Ssnd s. cents md receive by
retnr1 mail an slsca-f clild's BIB. who's;
buff1rs. prs. or strlucs. 10 Washing. 10
sruzhis. Gro p s HoTTl-ax.
Hr1s-11 Terrs-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

LADIES.-Au elegant apron, without
buttons, pins, or strings, no washing, nc
trouble. convenient. durable Sent By mail
on receipt Of only 81
GEo. Il. S. HoFTN1s. Houston, Texas
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400 Per Dozen.

Best finished Cabinet Photos for 30 days
OF until further notice Have also made
arrangements for handling large pictures in
permanent bromide work They are fine.
Apr:l2S3w. J. Z. II. CHAPMAN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Some plates used in the late festival may
be had by the owners calling at Portef's
saddle and harness shop.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

McAllister is still to be found at the old
stand, with good stock of choice grocer
les. Goods delivered in the city.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05
For Sale.

A few of Mime. Demorest's First Premium
Charts for Dress Cutting. Inquire at FREE
PRESS Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

A nice stock of everything in tho grocery
line, sold as cheap as anyone for spot cash.
We will not be undersold.
III, HARDY q Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Go to j, s. Killian's for for your dry
goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats and
caps, notions, etc.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05
Millinery.

Mrs. Richardson begs to announce the
receipt of a stock Of new goods in Hats
ribbons, etc.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

New supply California Bartlett pears,
apricots. peaches and other fruits, % cents
per can. j. A. MORT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

New Home Sewing Machines, latast style,
at only $50, payable in monthly lnstalments
of $5 each. Inquire at
S. L. PEGuEs g. Co.'S.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Let it not be forgotten that although we
have had rain the wolf remains at the doors
of many of our poor people. We think
there should be public meeting called to
look up the case where neod is most press
ing. We trust all our churches will make
this special part of their work.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Be it remembered that j, S. Killian con-
tinues to keep full line of everything in
his department, and sells the same at low
est prices for cash.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Coppic is still in the field with fine as
sortment of groceries, tropical and canned
fruits, etc. His famous sweet cider still on
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Proceedings of joint convention of Hays,
Blanco and Kendall counties, Farmers AL
lance which met at Blanco on the 25th ult,
will appear in our next.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Fine selection of groceries, candies, tobac
co and cigars, at X. F. Welch's, near rail
road depot, San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05
Wanted.

A pair of hooking birds for which fair
price will be paid. IDquire at FREE Pass
Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Evaporated apples and full assortment OF
dried fruits at bottom prices for cash.
j. A. Mort,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

It was with much surprise and sincere
regret, that we heard Of the death on We'd
nesday last of Mr.. Mcpherson, the editor Of
the Blanco Star Vindicator.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Great reduction in groceries for cash, at
MCALLIsTER's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

2Ofb nice D. Kettle sugar 100: lob
Carolina rice 81. j. A MOTT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Just received, White Silk and White
Crane Flour, the best in the market, at
MCALLIsTERs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

I am agent for the best self-closng gate
in the market, and invite parties interested
to examine the same. VIM. GIEsEN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Carload of corn, oats and bran to arrive
in few DAYS. j. A. MoTT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Best moIases for the money in San Mar.
cos j. A. MORT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

City Council met last night. The regu-
lar tax was voted, and some accounts passed
upon. The question of new school build
ing WIS referred to q committee consisting
of Donaldson, Green and johnson.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Aliens long Staple Cotton Seed at reduc.
zee prices. ii. HARDY 20.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Prices to suit the times, for cash, at
MoALLIsTER's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Straw hats in variety at
s. l.. PEGUEs & Co.'S.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Fresh graham flour IS per sack, fresh rye
Honr rs per sack. J. A. Morn.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

A pressure of new advertising has some
what delayed our present issue and lessened
the usual variety of reading.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Epps breakfast cocoa at city prices.
j. A. Mort.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Geo. w. Knight, Jeweler, east side the
Plaza, San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

You can find thr famous Graveley tobacco
at l.. b. Killian's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Ward and Langston, types, have left for
pastures new"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Fancy Cakes and Julnbles in variety at
II. HARDY & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

To arrive, car load Corn.
Fl. HARDY & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Neckwear of all the latest styles at
PEaUEs & Co.'S.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Fine stock fancy candies, Choice telec
tion at H. HARDY & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Short clear bacon lie ID j. A. MORT;
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Good hams 12Ic ID. j. M. MORT,
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Go to L. B. Killian's for Gravelay tobacco
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Insure your property
with w. c. Digger, he
represents eight ofthe best
Fire Companies in the U.
s. and will give you better
rates than anybody else.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

ing. We trust all our churches will make
this a special part Of their work.
We are informed there was an Anti-Pro.
hibition meeting at the Court House on
Tuesday night. The attenda nee was con-
fined to about half q dozen whites and
about as many colored. Owen Ford, Esq,
was president and Roger Byrne secretary,
Speeches were made by Messrs. Neighbors,
Hull, editor of the Cresset, Mcfarland, the
painter, and Ford. We regret we did moi
hear of the meeting SO as to have had q re-
porter present. We are told there were
some very amusing incidents connected
whit the proceedings.
The recent meetings for prayer for rain
have been we'll attended and very interest.
ing, especially that at the Baptist church on
Sunday and that held at the Court House on
yesterday afternoon. At the latter Mrs.
Wilson who was principally instrumental in
getting UP the meeting, made very peril
nent, well-connected and impressive address.
What ever difference of opinion may pre-
vail as to the efficiency of prayer in affect
ing the course of ,,the seasons, all must at
least agree that these meetings were strik-
ingly appropriate and beneficial in their
tendency as manifestlnQ proper sense of
our dependence upon the Giver of all good
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-05

Graveley tobacco at L. B. Killian's.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-08-30

The Mechanics Yacht Club, of Oxford,
Pa, composed of eight young gentlemen
arrived here last night in their yacht the
Louie and Allan, under the command of
Capt. Glaschoff. They came ashore this
morning and have been taking in the city.
They will leave this afternoon. We were
unable to learn the names of the other
gentlemen (who preferred not to give
them) as their "mothers didn't know they
were OUT Annapolis has been great
place of resort for yachting parties this
summer. which would indicate that
these parties are of discriminating taste.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-08-30
In Brief. and to the Point.

Dyspepsia is dreadful. Disordered
liver is misery. Indigestion is foe to
good nature.
The human digestive apparatus is one
of the most complicated and wonderful
things in existence. 1t is easily put out
of order.
Greasy food, tough food, sloppy food,
bad cookery, mental worry, late hours,
irregular habits, and many other things
which ought not to be, have made the
American people nation of dyspeptics.
But Green's August Flower has done a
wonderful work in reforming this sad
business and making the American PEG
pie so healthy that they can enjoy their
meals and be happy.
Remember:--No happiness without
health. But Green's August Flower
brings health and happiness to the dys-
peptic. Ask your druggist for DO tie -
Seventy-five cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-08-30

The tub race which was announced to
take place at Horn Point bridge, to-mor-
row afternoon will be held from the foot
of Market street. The reason for this
change is that there are no facilities for
dressing at the bridge. There are twelve
Annapolitans to take part in the race, and
doubtlessly it will be a laughable scene.
The prizes will be $40 gold piece, two
gold medals and box of cigars. The
time of starting will be five o'clock.
The weather is not as warm as we would
like to see it if we were going to be one of
the contestants.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-08-30
Crops in the Flrs. and slh DlstrIels

From a gentleman residing in the lower
part of the county we learn that the far
mers are very busy housing their tobacco
which is an unusually fine crop. The corn
crop, also is very fine. The wheat is near
" all threshed and the yied has hardly
returned the seed He mentions one
farmer who sowed SO bushels and
made 40; another who sowed "a and
made "a, one who sowed and made 8,
and another sowed and got 4. r. NJ.
PindeIl s. Co., and Gardner s. Sunder-
land, near Bristol are very busy canning
tomatoes, and the farmers in the neigh
borho0d who have raised this crop are
selling all they have at 20 cents bushel.
This beats any staple crop they can raise,
as it viii in ordinary seasons yield from
400 to 500 bushels to the acre.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-08-30
County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners Board was
in session today transacting the routine
business of the Board. A number of &C
counts against the county were examined
and passed, and certificates Of the Board
given on the Treasurer for payment. The
Board also settled with S. s. Tracey. late
tax collector OF the Fifth district for all
taxes due the county. The settlement was
effected through Mr.. w. Benton Crisp,
counsel for Tracey. A number of claim
ants were before the Board with bills.
The Treasurer was also kept busy to-day
with callers from the county and others
having claims upon the county.